Saltpond Bay

Quiet beach on St. John's south side.Getting there: Park at the trailhead of the Salt Pond Trail and walk a short way to the beach.
Beach: nice crescent shaped beach with sand and some pebbles. Gentle beach access. Crystal clear water. Can be calmer than the north shore beaches when there is rough surf on the north shore.
Amenities: BBQ's, picnic tables and chemical toilets
Go for: calmer surf when the north shore is rough, anyone visiting the Coral Bay area.